Simply Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Transform your table with the irresistible charm of "Simply Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage," a vibrant and flavorful side dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is visually stunning. This recipe combines thinly shredded red cabbage and sweet, juicy apple in a delightful balance of tangy apple cider vinegar and warm brown sugar, perfectly seasoned with a hint of cinnamon and a dash of salt and pepper. Slowly simmered to tender perfection, this dish offers a comforting blend of sweet and tart notes, with optional butter for an extra touch of richness. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s an ideal accompaniment to roast meats, hearty casseroles, or holiday feasts. Perfect for fans of bold, rustic flavors, this one-pot delight promises to bring a burst of color and a satisfyingly simple elegance to your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large apple
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and rinse it thoroughly. Slice the cabbage in half, remove the core, and thinly shred the leaves into ribbons.
Peel and core the apple, then grate it using a box grater or finely dice it.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the shredded red cabbage to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it starts to soften.
Add the grated apple, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine the ingredients evenly.
Pour in the water, reduce the heat to low, and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the cabbage cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and the flavors meld together.
For an extra layer of richness, stir in the butter (optional) during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Taste the cabbage and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
Transfer the sweet and sour red cabbage to a serving dish, and enjoy it warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2574 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2129 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
